Assistant Clerk​/Hearing Clerk

Assistant Clerk / Hearing Clerk# State of North Carolina Careers## Assistant Clerk / Hearing Clerk Apply:
Forsyth County, NC:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
JR-124565
** Agency
* * Clerk of Superior Court
** Division
* * CSC Forsyth
** Job Classification Title
** Assistant Clerk (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * JA01
* * About Us
** DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
** Description of Work
** SALARY RANGE: $41,696.00 - $77,036.00    The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Forsyth County, seeks an Assistant Clerk for its Special Proceedings Division. Assistant Clerks process matters of original jurisdiction before the Clerk and hears cases on behalf of the Clerk in matters where the Clerk has judicial authority such as Foreclosures, Guardianship, Adoptions, Motor Vehicle Liens, Name Changes, Legitimization, and matters concerning Real Property and Estates in accordance with North Carolina statutes.
Special Proceedings Clerks meet with attorneys, representatives of other agencies, and the public and must be able to tactfully and diplomatically explain rules, policies, and procedures. This position requires critical thinking and logical reasoning in the application of relevant state statutes and applicable case law in matters brought before the Clerk. The person in this position will be cross trained in the Estates Division.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Primary responsibilities for this Assistant Clerk position include but are not limited to the following:
* Assist the Clerk in the exercise of judicial authority, exercising all of the judicial powers, functions and authority of the Clerk as ex officio Judge of Probate and as a judicial officer of the Superior Court.
* Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions including relevant findings of fact and conclusions of law.
* Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardian ships, claim and deliveries, supplemental proceedings, disputed funds, surplus proceeds, minor's funds, adult adoptions, and other matters within the statutory jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court.
* Process applications for probate of wills and codicils.
* Appoint personal representatives for decedent estates, guardian ships, trustees, collectors, and allowances.
* Prepare letters of testamentary, administration, and guardianship.
* Administer oaths and set bonds for administrators and guardians.
* Review annual and final accountings for accuracy.
* Issue Notices and Orders to personal representatives and legal counsel.  This position reports to the Clerk of Court. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Competencies:

**** Knowledge of:
** North Carolina court systems and procedures; case, statutory, regulatory, and common law; NC General Statutes;
Estates and Special Proceedings and other areas of civil law; and basic accounting.

** Skill in:
** following oral and written instructions; working quickly and with accuracy; managing a high volume case load; attention to detail and organization; entering data with precision; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

** Ability to:
** work independently and under pressure with time limited mandates; interpret laws…